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This Smart Standing Desk Will Make Your Work Day Healthier

By now we've all been told of the negative impacts of sedentary office jobs. Some have gone so far as to call sitting the new smoking. Ergonomics experts recommend standing for 15 minutes every hour to help improve health and furniture maker Humanscale has developed a new app in tandem with the technology company Tome to quantify the benefits.

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OfficeIQ, which is iOS and Android compatible, measures how many calories are burned and can sync with third-party fitness apps. Users can also just use a desktop interface if they prefer. The OfficeIQ system sends notifications to your screen when it's time to move from sitting to standing.
OfficeIQ, which is iOS and Android compatible, measures how many calories are burned and can sync with third-party fitness apps. Users can also just use a desktop interface if they prefer. The OfficeIQ system sends notifications to your screen when it's time to move from sitting to standing.
Regular intervals of standing reportedly reduce fatigue, minimize injury, and improve long term health. The information collected is aggregated and individual data is anonymous. Part of the goal is to measure healthy habits of an office, which could potentially be used to lower the cost of health insurance for the business.
Regular intervals of standing reportedly reduce fatigue, minimize injury, and improve long term health. The information collected is aggregated and individual data is anonymous. Part of the goal is to measure healthy habits of an office, which could potentially be used to lower the cost of health insurance for the business.
The Float height-adjustable table is one of the items that's OfficeIQ compatable. A battery-powered sensor within the desk communicates with the app via Bluetooth.
The Float height-adjustable table is one of the items that's OfficeIQ compatable. A battery-powered sensor within the desk communicates with the app via Bluetooth.
Humanscale's QuickStand height-adjustable desktop station can be outfitted with the OfficeIQ system, the idea being that you don't have to purchase all new equipment if you'd like the feature. Click here to learn more about shopping for ergonomic office furniture
Humanscale's QuickStand height-adjustable desktop station can be outfitted with the OfficeIQ system, the idea being that you don't have to purchase all new equipment if you'd like the feature. Click here to learn more about shopping for ergonomic office furniture